Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations
The Rockefeller Institute has conducted many analyses of how federalism really works in the United States. Its studies have focused on the changing roles of state and local governments in American government as well as the relationships between the national government, on the one hand, and state and local governments, on the other. This research has included general analyses of federalism and studies of national-state-local relations in policy areas such as health care, state and local finance, welfare and social services, and workforce development.
The work of a number of members of our research staff touches upon issues of federalism.
Thomas Gais, co-director of the Rockefeller Institute, has written extensively on federalism, especially with respect to social policies.
Richard Nathan, co-director of the Rockefeller Institute, has long been a nationally recognized expert on federalism.
James Fossett, director of Medicaid Studies and expert on state bioethics issues, has written extensively on health policy issues and government.
Allison Armour-Garb, director of Education Studies, directed a study for the Corporation for National and Community Services and conducts research on education.
Courtney Burke, director of the New York State Health Policy Research Center (NYSHPRC), has expertise in Medicaid finance, long-term care, disability policy, health management, and funding for nonprofit health care providers.
Irene Lurie directed the Rockefeller Institute’s study of front-line management and practice in welfare and workforce agencies. She has written extensively on welfare policy and the implementation of welfare reforms in the United States.
Frank Thompson, former dean of the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy at the University at Albany, SUNY, and visiting fellow at the Rutgers Center for State Health Policy, has published on issues of health policy, policy implementation, public personnel policy, and administrative politics.